Forest or woods
Sylar is a modern variant of the surname and given name Silas or Silvanus. It is derived from the Latin word 'silva', which refers to a forest or woodland. While it gained some recognition through pop culture, it remains a rare and contemporary choice for parents.
Less common today
Sylar isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,716 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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